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When was Tuberculosis serious?
TB is still a very serious disease. Before antibiotics, Tuberculosis was fatal and almost everyone who contracted it died. but now, we have special antibiotics to help treat it. However, TB is an extremely difficult bacterium to get rid of, and it is still considered a serious disease.
Which microorganism produce streptomycin?
Streptomycin is produced by the bacterium Streptomyces griseus. This actinobacterium is known for its ability to produce a variety of antibiotics and is commonly found in soil. Streptomycin was one of the first antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis and is part of the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics.
What is an aminosalicylic acid?
Aminosalicylic acid, also known as para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS), is a medication used to treat tuberculosis. It works by inhibiting the growth of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. Aminosalicylic acid is often used in combination with other antibiotics to effectively treat the infection.
Is streptomycin an example of an antibiotic?
Yes, streptomycin is an antibiotic that is commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as tuberculosis. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as aminoglycosides.
Can antibiotics treat virus?
Antibiotics won't treat a virus.
What birth defects can antibiotics cause?
Certain antibiotics are known tetratogens. Tetracycline affects bone growth and discolors the teeth. Drugs used to treat tuberculosis can lead to hearing problems and damage to a nerve in the head (cranial damage).
Can tuberculosis be treated with antibiotics?
Yes, it is usually treated aggressively with multiple antibiotics due to the high resistance tuberculosis has developed to multiple antibiotics. S - RPh
Antibiotics are used to treat what?
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Antibiotics cannot treat viral infections such as HPV, herpes and HIV.
What diseases can be treated by antibiotics?
Antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. They are not effective against viral infections like the common cold or flu. It's important to only use antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare provider to avoid antibiotic resistance.
Why is it not possible to treat SARs with antibiotics?
You can't treat SARS with antibiotics because it is a viral disease.
What is the difference between XDR and MDR tuberculosis?
MDR tuberculosis :- Resistance to H and R XDR tuberculosis :- Resistance to H and R to one injectable antibiotics to Fluroquinolone
How can you survive TB?
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is treatable with a combination of antibiotics. With a minimum of three months continuous treatment, the infection can be controlled.
